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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,719.86, 248,011.98 and 99,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,719.86, 248,011.98 and 99,150.78 is: 136,827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,719.86 : 248,011.98 = 99,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,719.86/248,011.98 = 99,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,719.86x = 248,011.98 × 99,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,719.86x = 24,590,581,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,581,824.57/179,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,827.29

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